Job no: 0063515
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Salary: Level B $119,231 – $141,581 p.a + 17% super
- Play a key role in advancing assessment and evaluation practices in education both in Australia and globally.
- Join a team renowned for over 40 years of excellence in research, teaching, and consultancy.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
As a Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne's Assessment and Evaluation Research Centre (AERC), you will be at the forefront of innovative research. You will contribute significantly to the design and execution of research projects, from developing robust methodologies and securing ethical approvals to collecting and analysing complex data. As a valued member of our collaborative research team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside leading experts while also cultivating your independent research skills. This role offers the ideal platform to publish your findings in top-tier academic outlets and make a tangible impact in the field of education.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Undertaking a wide range of mixed method research activities, including collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data, reviewing literature, and performing benchmarking tasks.
- Contributing significantly to the design and analysis of surveys and tests to measure latent constructs.
- Collaborating with AERC colleagues and working independently as needed, in writing and reviewing major project reports, academic research publications, and briefing materials.
- Conducting interviews and focus groups
, and analysing them using content and thematic analysis techniques. - Disseminating research findings to diverse academic and professional audiences.
- Preparing ethics applications and support the archiving of data.
- Liaising with and establishing excellent working relationships with research partners.
- Developing responses to tenders and procurement requests for services related to assessment and/or evaluation research and capacity building.
Who We Are Looking For
You will be a self-driven and adaptable professional, comfortable working autonomously and making independent judgements to guide your own work. With a knack for thinking outside the box and navigating ambiguity, you excel at thinking on your feet and contributing to a dynamic research environment. Your attention to detail ensures accurate data collection and analysis, while your initiative allows you to actively shape the research agenda. You will be adept at problem-solving, particularly in research design, questionnaire development, and data analysis. While you thrive working on your own, you also value collaboration, working seamlessly with colleagues in both the research centre, and across the University.
You will also have:
- A PhD in the field of Education, Psychology or a related field.
- A demonstrated history of participating in and contributing to mixed-methods research studies in Education, Psychology or a related field.
- Proven ability to conduct high-quality qualitative analyses of focus group, interview and other qualitative data using thematic and content analysis techniques, including manual methods, and using qualitative analysis software, e.g., NVivo.
- Demonstrated competency in conducting quantitative analyses, including survey design and analysis, using software such as SPSS or R.
- Effective communication skills including experience authoring reports and presenting for non-academic stakeholders, disseminating research findings through academic publications and presentations, and preparing research ethics applications.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to foster effective working relationships with colleagues and teams to achieve project goals.
- Ability to work independently and align activities to meet the goals of the project, including strong organisational and time management skills.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – Faculty of Education
The Faculty of Education (FoE) fosters staff productivity, growth and engagement in a collective effort to enrich the contribution that education makes to society. We conduct research and teaching that leads to the transformation of education practice both within and beyond the profession. FoE stimulates learning that enriches the potential of students from around the world, enabling meaningful careers and profound contributions to communities. We provide research leadership, setting the direction for high-impact, innovative and responsive research that addresses the pressing issues of our time. We lead purposeful engagement with society, sharing our resources and expertise as part of collaborative efforts to build a resilient, equitable and sustainable future.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter that outlines your interest, and demonstrates how your experience aligns with the points listed in the Selection Criteria found in the Position Description
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Petra Newton via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please reach out using the details listed on the Position Description.
Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.
Applications close: Thursday 29th August 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEDT) / Melbourne time zone.
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